LPN wanting to pursue teaching

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I have been an lpn for four years. I had a one year monitoring agreement for rule out substance abuse which I worked through and completed November 2013 successfully with no issues. In July I decided I can no longer be a nurse. The emotional drain is too much for me. So I went back to grooming dogs in the meantime. I'm planning on finishing my degree in elementary education starting in march. I'm just worried about getting licensed as a teacher with my past monitoring agreement and discipline on my nursing license. Anyone else with any experience or advice? On Monday I plan on calling the board of education to ask but thought I might get some info here. Thanks!

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Hope one of our members can advise you re the education profession and licensure. In some states, LPN's can function as Certified nursing Assistant instructors--something you might want to consider. Best wishes in your career journey.

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Wish I had some concrete info RE teaching boards/licensure, but I don't. Just wanted to wish you the best. Nursing is tough--I hate to see anyone leave it, but you know what's right for you. I think teachers (of all kinds and at all levels) are totally awesome! Nursing-related teaching is a good idea--you already have the LPN--it might make a nice change, or provide a kind of bridge while you're learning to be a teacher. Good luck!

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